The NFL has reached a new sponsorship agreement with Fanatics, ending a months-long vacancy in one of the league’s most prominent commercial categories and placing the sportsbook operator alongside the league ahead of the 2026 season. The arrangement follows the expiration of multiyear agreements with FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars at the end of March. Since then, the NFL had been without an official sportsbook sponsor, marking the first such gap since the league began forming sportsbook partnerships in 2021. According […]

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Alberta has officially launched its regulated online gambling market, becoming the second Canadian province after Ontario to permit private-sector online sportsbooks and casino operators under a provincial framework. The new system went live at midnight on July 13, following months of preparation by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) and the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC). Provincial officials confirmed that the market was fully operational as launch day began, marking a significant shift in how online gambling is offered […]

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DraftKings is preparing to enter Alberta’s soon-to-launch regulated online betting market, opening pre-registration for local users ahead of a scheduled July 13, 2026 rollout. The move marks a continued expansion of the company’s North American footprint as Canada’s provincial gaming landscape undergoes a transition toward regulated online sports wagering and casino products. The Boston-based operator confirmed that its sportsbook and iGaming offerings are expected to go live in Alberta once regulatory approval is granted by provincial authorities. While users in […]

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Massachusetts regulators have imposed financial penalties on several major sports betting operators after identifying multiple compliance failures tied to prohibited wagering markets. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved eight separate civil penalties totaling $80,500, affecting five licensed operators: BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel. The violations, which were disclosed by the operators themselves, span a period beginning in September 2023 and continuing through July 2025. Regulators reviewed incidents involving improper college prop bets, restricted betting markets, and wagers placed on […]

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Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta is reportedly negotiating a potential acquisition of casino operator Caesars Entertainment in a deal that could reach roughly $7 billion, surpassing a competing proposal from investor Carl Icahn. The discussions place one of the largest U.S. gambling companies at the center of a possible takeover contest. According to reports, Fertitta’s holding company, Fertitta Entertainment, has been holding exclusive talks with Caesars regarding a purchase price of approximately $34 per share. The figure would exceed an all-cash […]

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Massachusetts’ gaming sector closed December with mixed results, as sports wagering delivered record-breaking revenue while traditional casino play showed a year-over-year decline. Data released by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pdf) outlined strong gains from online and retail sportsbooks, alongside softer performance from table games and slot machines across the state’s three commercial casinos. Adjusted gross sports betting revenue reached approximately $98.5 million for the month, establishing a new high for the state. That total exceeded the previous record set in […]

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New York’s online sports betting market posted another milestone in November, as state regulators reported all-time-high revenue figures driven by strong results from the largest operators and a surge of holiday-week wagering. Reports released by the New York Gaming Commission and industry trackers show that sportsbooks collectively generated between $231.6 million and $280.5 million in gross revenue for the month, depending on how revenue was categorized in the individual summaries. While methodologies differ across reports, each one underscores that the […]

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Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and statements from industry groups show that bettors placed five million fewer bets compared to September 2024, amounting to about a 15% year-over-year decline in total wagers. According to the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) of Illinois, operators and players felt the effects of the new tax policy almost […]

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The St. Louis Blues have unveiled a new partnership with Underdog, a rapidly growing U.S. sports entertainment and betting company, marking a significant step forward in fan engagement and digital interactivity. The multi-year marketing deal positions Underdog as the Blues’ first official sports betting partner, ahead of Missouri’s anticipated launch of regulated online wagering later this year. Under the agreement, Underdog will create interactive experiences for Blues fans at both home and away games throughout the National Hockey League (NHL) […]

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Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion vision to build a casino-entertainment complex next to Citi Field is gaining traction, particularly after two prominent Manhattan projects were turned down. In partnership with Hard Rock International, Cohen has presented “Metropolitan Park” as a transformative development for Queens, combining gaming with hotels, restaurants, and community spaces. Manhattan Bids Rejected, Queens Proposal Advances Earlier this week, siting boards dismissed two major Manhattan plans following neighborhood pushback: the Times Square casino supported by Caesars, Jay-Z Roc Nation, and SL Green, along […]

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